Unit 2: Physical and Human Geography

1. Physical Geography
a. Location (Absolute and Relative)
b. Physical Features (Landforms and Waterways)
c. Climate
- types of climates
- characteristics of climate
- influences on climate
d. Natural Resource (Renewable and Non-Renewable
- resource scarcity
2. Human Geography
a. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
b. Cultural Geography
c. Population Density
d. Migration
e. Globalization

Students will:
Define and explain why we study physical geography.
Use absolute and relative location to describe a place or region.
Provide detailed descriptions of physical features.
Describe climates around the world.
Explain how natural resources impact where people live.

Define Human Geography vocabulary.
Explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs
Describe the impact geography has on culture.
Explain how geography impacts migration and populations.
Analyze the effects of globalization.

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